Mate in 2: rook to f8 (g8·2)
c9-16004Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
17. Rxf8+ Ke7 18. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Re8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #598.
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